Homemade Marshmallows

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Making marshmallows at home is a fun and simple project that yields a product far superior to its store-bought counterparts. These marshmallows are light, springy, and free from artificial additives, with a pure vanilla flavor. They toast and melt beautifully, making them perfect for s'mores, hot chocolate, or simply enjoying as a sweet treat.

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Cooking Time
About 30 minutes active time, plus overnight setting
Difficulty
medium
Servings
Makes about 4-6 dozen 1-inch cubes

🍳 Cooking Flow

Line and grease a 13x9 inch pan; bloom gelatin in a stand mixer bowl with cold water. → In a saucepan, cook sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt to 240°F. → Slowly pour hot syrup into the gelatin with the mixer on low, then whip on high for 10-12 minutes until thick, glossy, and barely warm. Add vanilla at the end. → Quickly spread mixture into the prepared pan, dust with a cornstarch-powdered sugar mix, and let set overnight. → The next day, cut the marshmallow slab into cubes using a greased knife, and toss in the remaining dusting mixture to fully coat.

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Ingredients List

Unflavored Gelatin:2 1/2 tablespoons
Cold Water, divided:1 cup (1/2 cup for gelatin, 1/2 cup for syrup)
Granulated Sugar:2 cups
Light Corn Syrup:1/3 cup
Salt:1/4 teaspoon
Vanilla Extract:2 teaspoons
Cornstarch:1/2 cup
Confectioners' Sugar:1/2 cup
Vegetable Oil Spray:For greasing

Important Notes

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Work quickly when transferring the marshmallow mixture to the pan. It becomes sticky and difficult to handle as it cools.

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Keeping your spatula and knife lightly greased with vegetable oil spray is essential to prevent sticking.

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Whipping the mixture until the outside of the bowl is just barely warm (not completely cool) is key to achieving a firm, springy final texture.

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These marshmallows can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

📺Channel:America's Test Kitchen
👀Views:5,337,277
👍Likes:78,020
📅Published:12/12/2012

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